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Samford University Millsaps University of Alabama at Birmingham Berry College Springhill AUM University of Montevallo Auburn Ole Miss Rhodes College Alabama Southern Community College Jackson State University| Birmingham Southern College | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | MC | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 731 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,500 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,500 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,170 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,223 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,987 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 2,071 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1140/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Birmingham Southern College | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | MC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern College | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Birmingham Southern College based on total student enrollment (4,087 students vs. 731 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or MC?
- Birmingham Southern College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($21,500.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Birmingham Southern College than Mississippi College ($21,500.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Birmingham Southern College ($21,135 vs. $24,170)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 12.6% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($12,700 vs. $14,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than Mississippi College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 27.4% larger than aid received Birmingham Southern College ($18,118 vs. $14,223)
Birmingham Southern College vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern College or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 61 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MC (3.56)
- Birmingham Southern College has a higher acceptance rate (51.9%) than MC (48.9%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern College or MC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MC and Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than Mississippi College (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $6,900 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,850)
- MC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/